Lexicon MC12 Reviews & Tests

Expert review by : Andrew Robinson (hometheaterreview.com)

Lexicon MC-12 HD Music & Cinema Processor Reviewed

Lexicon's long run with top end digital processing is exemplified in the MC 12-HD. Offering HDMI switching and a ton of control flexibility this is a highly regarded piece. Read HTR's managing editor Andrew Robinson's review here as Harman just...

The Lexicon MC-12 HD possesses a solid, even-keeled sound that has explosive capability that makes it more suitable for movies and movie soundtracks then music

The setup procedure and menus are tedious at best and the auto EQ process isn't as simple or straightforward as it could be ; The remote is an absolute joke and not worthy of a product costing as much as the MC-12 HD. Frankly, it's the same remote you...

Let's not beat around the bush, $14,000.00 for a AV preamp that doesn't upconvert to HDMI and support uncompressed multi-channel audio can be somewhat hard to sell when receivers costing a tenth as much are offering more in terms of features. That...

May, 2009

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Expert review by : Steven Stone (hometheater.com)

Lexicon MC-12 V4: Room EQ Upgrade Kit

Recent advancements in digital signal-processing (DSP) technology have made it possible for manufacturers such as TacT and Meridian to offer preamplifiers with built-in electronic room correction. Lexicon now joins the growing ranks of DSP-enabled...

Feb, 2005

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Expert review by : Steven Stone (soundandvision.com)

Lexicon MC-12 V4: Room EQ Upgrade Kit

The most expensive and problematic component of any home theater system is the room. Changing speakers or electronics seems like child's play compared with trying to change the room in an attempt to tame its resonant frequency nodes (areas where...

Feb, 2005

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Expert review by : Steven Stone (ultimateavmag.com)

Lexicon MC-12 V4: Room EQ Upgrade Kit

The most expensive and problematic component of any home theater system is the room. Changing speakers or electronics seems like child's play compared with trying to change the room in an attempt to tame its resonant frequency nodes (areas where...

Feb, 2005

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Expert review by : Joel Brinkley (hometheater.com)

Lexicon MC-12 surround-sound processor

At the same time, even the company's flagship model, the MC-1, now two years old, has begun to show its age. I've owned an MC-1 since 1999, and two major developments in the industry have made it increasingly out of step with its peers—and with...

Dec, 2001

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Expert review by : Chris Lewis (soundandvision.com)

Lexicon MC-12 Preamp/Processor

Lexicon's long-awaited flagship pre/pro finally hits the shelves. The rumors about Lexicon's new pre/pro have been swirling about for what seems like an eternity. It can do this. It will have that. It may pour you a straight bourbon if you set it up...

Nov, 2001

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Expert review by : Chris Lewis (hometheater.com)

Lexicon MC-12 Preamp/Processor

The rumors about Lexicon's new pre/pro have been swirling about for what seems like an eternity. It can do this. It will have that. It may pour you a straight bourbon if you set it up properly. So, it's with no small amount of anticipation that many...

Nov, 2001

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Expert review by : Chris Lewis (hometheatermag.com)

Lexicon MC-12 Preamp/Processor

The rumors about Lexicon's new pre/pro have been swirling about for what seems like an eternity. It can do this. It will have that. It may pour you a straight bourbon if you set it up properly. So, it's with no small amount of anticipation that many...

For my review of the unbalanced MC-12 unit, I broke out the big guns. The Revel Performa speaker system was already in place (see my review in this issue) and begging for a listen off the Lexicon. Power was supplied by a couple of tasty Levinson No....

Nov, 2001

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Expert review by : Andrew Robinson (avrev.com)

Lexicon MC-12 HD Music and Cinema Processor

Introduction If you've contemplated building a home theater with the utmost performance in mind, you've no doubt considered the Harman International brand Lexicon. When it comes to outfitting true performance-based home theaters that rival some of the...

Jan, 2001

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Consumer review (audioreview.com)

Lexicon MC-12 A/V Preamplifier

JUST GOT THIS MC12 BALANCED V2.0 . I HOOKED IT UP WITH MY ADCOM 7805 WITH XLR SOUND AMAZING ANOTHER LEVEL ABLOVE MY B&K 50 S2 OR 50 PREAMP. THAT'S WHY IS 10000 FOR A NEW PREAMP. YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR. REALLY DETAILS SOUNDSTAGE AMAZING SOUND.

Jun, 2013

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